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PYPER Yachts makes Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina its VI homeport
SCRUB ISLAND, VI- Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina has been named the official homeport for PYPER Yachts in the Virgin Islands (VI) beginning November 2025.
BVIEC's online payment portal offline for upgrades
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Customers of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) can expect a new and improved online portal for paying their electricity bills as the online portal undergoes major upgrades.
'I'm going to review' immigration fees- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The new immigration fees that took effect on October 1, 2025, in the Virgin Islands will be reviewed.
‘Go through the proper channels’ to address grievances- Premier to public servants
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said public servants should follow the proper channels to address grievances.
CCT officially launches first 5G network in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands now has enhanced connectivity following the decision by Caribbean Cellular Telephone (CCT) to officially launch the Territory’s first 5G network.
$5K fine for employers hiring persons illegally in VI- Mervin D. Hastings
HANNAH BAY, Tortola, VI- The Department of Labour and Workforce Development of the Virgin Islands (VI) is cracking down on the illegal employment of individuals who come to the territory on vacation and end up working, as well as those who overstay just to work.
Fmr PWD Director Jeremy W. Hodge takes up managerial role @ RDA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As first and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) on September 3, 2025, Mr Jeremy W. Hodge has taken up a new position with the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA).
VI Tourism Partners urged to attend BVI Market Connect October Webinars
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) is pleased to announce the continuation of its “BVI Market Connect” webinar series, scheduled for Monday, October 13, to Friday, October 17, 2025.
VI’s Jr Tourism Ambassador off to Barbados for Caribbean Tourism Youth Congress
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Virgin Islands’ 2025 Junior Ambassador of Tourism, Ms Auri-Ana A. Elshabbaz, will represent the Territory at the Caribbean Tourism Youth Congress in Barbados on October 2, 2025.
‘Get the airport going now’ or risk being voted out- Skelton-Cline to VIP Gov’t
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- “Tourism is the one thing that can’t go anywhere unless we don’t have the infrastructure in which to accommodate it, to enhance, and to expand it, and to offer a better experience for our guests,” Commentator Claude O. Skelton-Cline argued, as he urged the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government to not make the mistake of the former National Democratic Party (NDP) government regarding the expansion of Terrance B. Lettsome Airport on Beef Island, including extending the runway.
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